The North Face Sport Hiker Waist Pack
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Here's a lumbar pack for your day-hiking trail essentials—or convert it to an everyday shoulder bag for use around town.
Shop similar products- Airmesh backpanel offers breathability; framesheet provides support and protection from bulky and heavy loads
- Made from 420-denier nylon and highly abrasion resistant 1680-denier ballistic nylon with a Durable Water Repellent finish to block moisture
- Three-point compression on hipbelt snugs the pack in toward your back for stability
- Hipbelt has twin zip mesh pockets and can be tucked away when carrying waist pack as a shoulder bag
- Large, zippered main compartment has a divider; front stretch storage panel lets you stash gear outside for quick access
- Zippered front organizer pocket holds energy bars and other small items; plus, it features an internal clip for keys and an audio port
- Dual stretch pockets provide quick access to water bottles (sold separately)
- Removable, adjustable padded shoulder strap included
- Carry handle, rear stash pocket and reflective accents round out features
Imported.
View all The North Face Hiking Waistpacks| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | Frameless |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 9 liter |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 550 cubic inches |
| Weight | 17 ounces |
| Material(s) | Nylon |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 5 + main compartment |
| Dimensions | 14 x 8 x 6 |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Just big enough for survival essentials
I bought this product as a butt-pack for a survival course that only allowed a lumbar pack with the following: aluminum cup (700 ml), water bottle, iodine tabs, knife, VERY SMALL personal first aid kit, whistle, compass. If this were all that were in it, it's fine. However, if you had anything more (like the TEN essentials), it's cramped. The gear above, an extra pair of socks, spoon, and some energy bars are about all it can hold comfortably. Oh, and a big black trash bag for emergency shelter. As someone who regularly goes on longer day hikes with a survival pack like this, the Sport Hiker is just barely enough. Wish there was a little more organizational division inside and less padding.
Great in every way, but . . .
I use the Sport Hiker for day trips to Sequoia, Yosemite, or the coast. I won't repeat the positive comments others have already made, except to say that this piece of equipment is of the same high quality and intelligent design that I have come to know (and expect) from The North Face, so I agree with all the good reviews to date. The only reason I did not give the Sport Hiker five stars is the absence of a "harness" or strapettes like those available for Mountainsmith lumbar packs. I'm OK with the weight I usually carry in the pack (book, journal, pens, light rain jacket, snacks, first aid, camera, flashlight, etc.) , but once I add a few full 500ml Nalgene's it's far too heavy for the waist strap to handle - I'm pulling up on the pack every 100' feet or so. All that said, I love the pack and will concentrate on finding/adapting a harness to accommodate the additional weight of my water bottles; I will update if I find a simple solution.
great waist pack for travel
I didn't buy this waist pack for your normal outdoor hiking, but for a 10 day trip to Italy. I carried extra water, snacks, camera and other accessories in it. It is very well made and very comfortable to wear. I have found North Face gear to be "top quality" in all respects and I highly recommend this as a waist pack.
Awesome little-big bag
I bought this bag about 5 years ago and it has been great. I was using it for backpacking so I could have easy access to items like my camera, snacks, map and knife in the front so I wouldn't have to keep getting in and out of my large pack. When going on day hikes I could turn it around and store my tackle box and food. When turned around to the back you don't even notice the weight when it is completely filled up. It has a couple different areas you can store your gear in to stay organized. It also has a ton of adjustments to get a good fit. We later had our first kid and this thing turned out to be a great diaper bag (when carried around your shoulder, otherwise you are just a huge nerd wearing an oversized fanny pack in public, not cool). If you are doing day hikes this bag complements a camel back very nicely. This bag is extremely durable and I highly recommend it.
Pappa does NOT have a brand new bag!
This was my first and last experience with a lumbar pack. The pack it self is very well made, as you would expect from The North Face, with one exception. I found it to be uncomfortable for three reasons: 1) your hips carry all of the load and, at the end of the day my hips were feeling the extra load. 2) It is helplessly annoying if waring a top other than a light shirt. If you are layered it is hard to get this pack tight enough to where it doesn't sag around your butt and not have your shirts/outer layer bunch up. 3)If only carring one water bottle you can realy feel the lopsided weight. And for the quality exception: The water bottle pockets are not robust enough to hold up to hard use with Nalgene bottles. In review, all that I do not like about this pack is due to the concept of a lumbar pack and not due to workmanship. I will go back to a backpack for now.
Can't go wrong if you like it BIG!
This bag is HUGEEE! Had plenty of space for one thin jacket along with other supplies. My only gripe is that this thing is good for anyone 5'8 or taller. Not for ppl less than 5'6. Took this on a 16 mile hiking trip, it was uncomfortable because of the weight. A backpack would have suffice. This is a really nice bag if they made it smaller. You can't go wrong with TNF products. Tough and durable bag. Lots of pockets. I love waist pack (man purse) but this one is going back because it's just too big for me.
Great Manbag
Great for daylong trips around town, sightseeing, and short hikes. Needs small slots/compartments for small items, such as a pen, small knife, and chapstick.
A go to fanny pack for days hikes.
I use this for day hikes along with a flash pack when more room is required. When using my backpack, this straps on perfectly for items I want readily available without having to open the back pack. This is well worth the money and is very durable and comfortable. You couldn't ask for better!!!
Just perfect
I use the sport hiker with the permanent handle everyday for my commute. The belt and shoulder strap have provided situational flexibility. The straps allow for expansion and reduction as needed for the use. I even used it as an overnight bag for a quick trip while in Guatemala. The two bottle pouches doubled as holders for my compact binocular or my digital camera.
good size without being too bulky
As my collection of different size packs increases every year, I decided to add a lumbar pack as well. I think the sport hiker is perfect for short day hikes where you don't want to use a backpack (take off the shirt and get a nice even tan). I like to use it on after work or weekend hikes up the Flatirons of Boulder, CO. The main compartment has enough room for a packable rainshell and pants, small med kit, and snacks. The hip belt pockets on each side are nicely designed and decent size. The pack has decent cushioning and very comfortable even when loaded down. The compression straps double up to hold a large jacket on the bottom if you needed to. Very comfortable and looks good. The only bad thing I personally notice is the size of the side pockets and the nylon stretchable pocket. I'm used to either using a bladder, or in this case, atleast one 32oz Nalgene. These will not fit into the side pockets. As for the nylon stretchable pocket on the back..i'm not quite sure what they were thinking when they designed this. I guess you could hold a jacket through it but other than that i'd think a smaller water bottle would slip right through the bottom. I usually give up some gear to hold my big Nalgene in the main compartment. Maybe I'll end up buying some smaller water bottles but those pockets are just too small and shallow to hold anything other than some gels or snacks. Overall, this pack is nice for light hiking but could use some improvements with the pockets on the outside.